The Philadelphia 76ers have been tipped to trade for the $30 million center amid Joel Embiid's injury problems.
If they decide to push for the playoffs, ClutchPoints proposed a trade that would send Washington Wizards swingman Corey Kispert to the Sixers. The Wizards are nowhere near playoff contention, so trading Kispert would make sense. The proposed trade is as follows:
When it comes to Philadelphia 76ers' seasoned stars Joel Embiid and Paul George, the team has been cautious with their approach to back-to-back sets. Embiid didn’t plan to participate in back-to-backs at all this year.
The subplot involving Harris, Philadelphia and the 76ers is so twisted. But it shouldn't overshadow the main focus for Washington on Sunday.
The Wizards have options as the trade deadline approaches, as Malcolm Brogdon, Kyle Kuzma and Jonas Valanciunas are all on the table.
Is Joel Embiid playing tonight against the Magic? The 76ers superstar is listed as questionable on the injury report.
“While the foot sprain has healed, Embiid experienced an increase in swelling in his left knee following the workout,” the Sixers said in a statement. “After consulting with team medical staff and external doctors, Embiid will receive treatment in the coming days to address the swelling.”
The Cleveland Cavaliers head to Wells Fargo Center to face the Philadelphia 76ers in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Cavs are 36-7, which puts them in first place, and gives them the best record in the NBA. The Sixers are 15-27, which puts them in 11th place.
Currently sitting outside of the playoff picture, the Philadelphia 76ers find themselves in a tough position. There's still time for them to climb the standings
Tipoff is at 7 p.m. ET at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. OKC is favored by 11.5 points in the latest 76ers vs. Thunder odds, per SportsLine consensus, and the over/under is 218.5 points. Before entering any Thunder vs. 76ers picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.
The Philadelphia 76ers head to Ball Arena to face the Denver Nuggets in a non-conference matchup. The Sixers are 15-26, which puts them in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. The Nuggets are 26-16, which puts them in fourth place in the Western Conference.
The Philadelphia 76ers and Comcast Spectacor announced, on Monday, plans to build a new arena in South Philadelphia that will open in 2031. The arena will also be home to the Philadelphia Flyers.